Beautiful Bananas ia an imaginative picture book in the African folktale tradition. A little girl sets off through the jungle to take a beautiful bunch of bananas to her grandfather. On the way she encounters a number of wild, but friendly animals who take her bananas, but then apologise and replace them with various treats, until finally an elephant gives her another bunch of bananas. A beautiful circular tale, the kind of which often appears in folklore around the world. This particular story is often heard in East Africa.
Secret serpents, devilish demons, mysterious magicians - the folk tales of Iraq teem with otherworldly creatures, magic and earthy humour. Award-winning novelist Elizabeth Laird has gathered together the very best Iraqi stories during her time in the Middle East - stories ranging from thieving porcupines who get their come-uppance to the hilarious tale of the chaos caused by a handsome stranger who knocks at a house inside which lurks a marriageable daughter. Meticulously researched and elegantly retold, the stories reveal the true, traditional heart of Iraq, far removed from today's news headlines.
Karen’s job takes her to many places. She loves art, and in Rome she sees some beautiful pictures. But the artist can’t sell them and he has no money. Karen likes the young man. Can she sell his pict
Terrorisé par son père, le jeune Dani quitte sa luxueuse demeure pour les quartiers mal famés d'Addis-Abeba, la capitale éthiopienne. Il rencontre un jeune orphelin, Mamo, qui, vendu à un fermier brutal, s'est enfui lui aussi. Devenus amis, ils se joignent à un groupe d'enfants vivant dans la rue. Malgré la faim, l'humiliation et la peur, la solidarité qui les unit donnera aux deux garçons la force de chercher une vie meilleure. Inspiré de témoignages, ce récit bouleversant décrit le courage de ces enfants livrés à eux-mêmes. Un roman porteur d'espoir qui célèbre la force de l'amitié.
Paul realises he will never be able to marry Maria if he remains poor. When he wins the story competition, he believes his problems are over. Can he marry Maria now?
Tessa McLean is lonely and unhappy. She never wanted to leave Inverkeld and come to live on Seagull Island. She doesn't like her father's new wife Sheena, and Sheena doesn't seem to like her either. Then one stormy night Sheena has an accident and Tessa must get help ! An exciting and original tale that is suitable for younger learners.
